Product Data

Road: Yes

Cycle Shoe Type: Three Bolt

Cycle Shoe Closing: Dial

Description

The Shimano RC7 is designed for performance. The ultra-rigid, lightweight carbon fiber composite sole ensures maximum power transfer and the Shimano Dynalast promotes smoother, more efficient pedaling. Boa IP1 dials and a powerzone wire guide mean your foot will be secure and supported and the perforated synthetic leather upper allows for ventilation.

Shimano Dynalast

Optimized Shoe Last The toe-spring section of a cycling shoe plays a key role in supporting efficient pedaling. Too high, and it causes increased tension in the plantar, calf, and hamstring muscles. Too low, and you get a bowlegged, inefficient pedaling form. Extensive research by Shimano's R&D experts has produced a superior shoe last design with an optimized toe-spring section that promotes a smoother, more energy-efficient upstroke. Built based on feedback from pro riders, Shimano Dynalast helps reduce energy loss on long rides, letting you keep more in the tank for that final sprint to the line.

CUT BRAKING LOSS WITH MORE EFFICIENT PEDALING Braking loss is the unwanted loss of power that occurs between the crank angles of 200｡ and 360｡ in the backspin direction of a pedal stroke. Shoes incorporating Shimano Dynalast help to reduce braking loss by promoting smoother, more efficient pedaling. If you want to reduce fatigue, get the most out of your legs, and go the extra mile, ride Shimano Dynalast.

ANATOMICALLY DESIGNED

All Shimano footwear closures are anatomically designed to reduce pressure and tension on the highest points of the foot. By wrapping the foot securely and in a uniform method, comfort is improved and added power transmission created.

Size Guide

Returns

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Magazine Reviews

Review from
road.cc

Here's something to be glad about – most stuff is better than it was before. No, not all stuff (link is external), but in general the performance of cycling kit today has massively progressed from what it was in the past. Shimano's road shoes are a good case in point. In the last few years it's made progress in leaps and bounds to the point where these new RC7 shoes are maybe my favorite shoe I've yet tested. They're comfortable, stiff and incredibly quick to put on and take off. I reckon they look pretty good too.

Rating: 4.5/5

Customer Reviews

Shimano RC7 Race Shoes is rated
4.4 out of
5 by
33.

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Aleksa from
Good quality for the priceOverall the shoe is good quality for the price and I'm pleased with it.
Notes:
-- There's fore/aft adjustment in the cleats (which was a main selling point for me as I like my cleats as far back as possible)
-- The toe box is fairly roomy but nothing drastic
-- There's a small air hole in front of the cleats, so your foot could get easily cold and wet in the winter
-- The Boa lace system is great

Date published: 2018-10-05

Rated 3 out of
5 by
SimonH69 from
Great Shoe but scuff easilyI find these shoes really comfortable and the boa dials make them easy to adjust. But they mark up much easier than my previous shoes and I don't think they will last as long

Date published: 2018-09-26

Rated 3 out of
5 by
djtodd from
Stylish, fit well, but uncomfortableThe new knob style ratchet works quite well, and they fit well too.
But after a couple of long distance rides I've gone back to my older Shimano shoes. The soles are just brutal on my feet. No hot spots, just no give or comfort compared to other carbon soled shoes.

Date published: 2018-09-06

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Allan929 from
Great shoeLove the fastening system. Just twist the knob to get tight and pull it to release.
These are my first roadie shoes and having had shimano MTB shoes I was confident of fit and quality. The fit is a little narrower than my others but not a problem. I have slightly narrow feet anyway.
The only other issue I have is that i seem to scuff the toe area easily which doesn't bother me but other ocd people might find annoying.

Q & A

Same sizing as R171

I currently have the Shimano R171 in size 46 and love them because they are a touch wider than most other brands. Is it safe to assume this newer generation Shimano shoes has very similar sizing/fit to the R171?

Asked by: Saldegracia

Unless specifically stated as a wider fitting shoe, these shimano shoes will fit like other shimano road cycle shoes.

Answered by: WiggleCharlie

Date published: 2017-08-04

Look pedals

Hi can you confirm if these are compatible with Look Keo cleats
Thanks Jim

Asked by: Jimlj

These shoes are compatible with 3-bolt fit cleats.
I hope this helps.

Answered by: WiggleHarryS

Date published: 2017-10-05

Do you have the Wide fitting shoe available? How do you select this option (not showing)?

Asked by: stobear

We only have the standard width fitting option available unfortunately, the wide fitting option wasn't made available to order from the suppliers.

Answered by: WiggleAndyE

Date published: 2018-01-12

Is this shoe available in red?

Asked by: JohnBuoy

Currently we only offer the shoe in white.

Answered by: WiggleKris

Date published: 2018-04-05

Sizing with the RP3

I'm wearing size 48 for the RP3 and it fits quite well. What size would u recommend me to go for RC7? Thanks

Asked by: JJ2017

You may need to consider the 49's in these as they have a narrower width in comparison with the RP3's.

Answered by: WiggleAndyE

Date published: 2017-02-28

Does this shoe have an outer piece on the heel that can be replaced if/when it gets worn?

Asked by: Heli2

Sadly not, this is not replaceable.

Answered by: WiggleKieran

Date published: 2017-07-18

Hi, I am a size 10 UK. What would you recommend as your sizing chart is not clear for my particular size. Thanks